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June 25, 2025 Is the future unknown or of the now? With financial education becoming highly sophisticated, more Gen Z and even younger adults are entering the Venture Capital and Private Equity space. With fresh connection to the world around them, they seek to both disrupt the now and shape that future. The online press…

June 11, 2025 Join us for an informal IVCA Happy Hour on Wednesday, June 18, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, generously hosted by our friends at Plante Moran. This casual gathering is a great opportunity to trade notes with your peers on what they’re seeing in the market and how they’re navigating through the…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, June 11, 2025 IVCA MEASURE LEFT OUT OF OMNIBUS The IVCA legislation to correct a decision by the Illinois Department of Revenue on Foreign Tax Credits was not included in the final omnibus revenue legislation approved by the Illinois General Assembly at…

June 11, 2025 Investments and funding can come from a number of sources from all over the world, and both the Venture Capital and the Private Equity industries has consistently led the way in opening up different regions for both disbursing and acquiring capital. With a current domestic governmental emphasis on borders and America First,…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, May 28, 2025 FINALE Legislators and the governor’s office are working to assemble an energy bill, pension changes, transit solutions, and the annual budget over the next few days before adjournment on May 31. This includes IVCA efforts to include in a…

May 28, 2025 Join us for an informal IVCA Happy Hour on Wednesday, June 18, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, generously hosted by our friends at Plante Moran. This casual gathering is a great opportunity to trade notes with your peers on what they’re seeing in the market and how they’re navigating through the…

May 28, 2025 Want to join the fun but haven’t mastered the game yet? We’ve got you covered! Our exclusive golf clinic is perfect for those eager to learn. Taught by Olympia Fields golf pros, this hands-on experience will help you master driving, putting, chipping, and technique—all while connecting with industry peers. Sign up for…

May 28, 2025 With governmental policies creating a new paradigm for human advocacy and aid, what can private industries like Venture Capital and Private Equity do for their investments – in both capital and services – for communities and their humanity. Several online articles look at this vital theme, and offer options. SSIR.org, ‘Can Venture…

May 27, 2025 We are humbled by the continued support of our limited partners. More than 23 years after launching our first fund-of-funds focused exclusively on the North American small company buyout market, RCP remains as committed as ever to our strategy as well as the managers with whom we partner,” said Tom Danis, Managing…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, May 14, 2025 IVCA TAX MEASURE IN CONSIDERATION IVCA’s legislative efforts this year have included adding a provision to the Illinois Income Tax Code which would prevent some taxpayers from being taxed twice on the same income. This is related to the…